1995 Alembic Stanley Clarke Signature Series w/ LED's

mb94952 · #1 06-28-2010, 01:25 AM

I feel bad for even considering this because I feel like I'm betraying fellow TB'er "Alembicguy" in some way. This is not the case ! I had the smoothest transaction with Jim. He's a true asset to TB community, and a wonderful guy. I am just having a hard time with the short scale 30.75" neck.

+++ I ONLY want to trade for another Alembic +++ I WILL DO AN OUTRIGHT SALE, TOO , but trades are only for a Mark King Alembic or ? ++++++

Here is a 1995 Stanley Clarke Signature series Alembic bass guitar.

It is a player's bass - Not a museum piece. By that, I mean it has a few personality traits. It has an extra hole drilled on top of the upper horn for an extra strap lock. It is actually a good addition, but not "stock". The brass serial number plate has some finger marks. I think it looks cool and shows that this Alembic has "personality". If this bothers you, then I'm sorry.

Let's put it this way - It's an Alembic bass ; it's meant to be played and enjoyed, NOT to be thrown in a case or into a museum. The fact that there ARE a few bumps make it a relief to play without the fear of getting the "first bump".

This is a Stanley Clarke Alembic - It has tone most people would shed a tear for because they just sold a kidney to aquire it. I can and have FINALLY found the very covetted "SCHOOL DAYS" tone !!!!!!!!
It has :
- Vol
- Blend
- Preamp/Filter x 2
- Q switch x 2
- Abalone inlays
- Gold Alembic hardware
- Gold Dunlop Straplocks
- After market FretFx green LED system. Super cool.

I am used to a 35" scale, and this bass, of course, is a 30.75" scale neck. The action is super low, no fret noise (goes without saying), has about a 1.75" nut (feels great), and tone for days. This bass is easy to play, BUT I have big hands and it is overall a little too small for me, but I just can't keep my hands off it, though !

I am ONLY interested in a TRADE for a 34" scale Alembic with the vol/blend/dual filter/dual Q switch like this one has.
1st choice - Mark King Signature Alembic

this is a feeler - I can't believe I own a Stanley Clarke Alembic ! Please don't offer any trades other than Alembic.

mb94952 · #2 06-28-2010, 12:29 PM

More photos -

genstormbringer · #3 06-28-2010, 08:06 PM

I want a Mark King Sig Medium scale Michael. Bump for a gr8 guy and an asset to the TB community he would give ya the shirt off his back if you needed it.

fdeeptone · #4 06-28-2010, 08:53 PM

I just need a stanley clarke!!! I would love to hear those duel filters and blend knob working together!
Good luck on the trade Mike, By the way my hands are smaller then yours but my alembic only has 1 filter. I lose!!! LOL